The bus was severely damaged by the fire. Photo: Supplied / Teresa Janssen
Auckland bus catches fire in Epsom
Auckland Transport has applauded a bus driver for his quick thinking after his bus caught fire earlier tonight.
A diesel bus running on route 295 caught fire in Epsom about 6.10pm.
An Auckland Transport spokesperson said the driver promptly raised the alarm and made sure all the passengers got off safely.
That included one passenger with limited mobility who the driver helped escape before the fire spread.
A fire investigator is at the scene to determine what caused the fire.
Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.